Smoky Paneer Tikka Masala
Marinated cottage cheese cubes grilled and tossed in an aromatic spiced onion-tomato gravy
Recipe Overview
Ingredients Checklist
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Step-by-Step Cooking Method
Step 1
~15 minsMix roasted besan, mustard oil, Paneer Tikka Masala, and hung curd. Coat paneer cubes and vegetables. Grill on a hot pan or oven until edges char.
Step 2
~15 minsIn a separate skillet, sauté finely chopped onions till golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste, pureed tomatoes, coriander powder, and turmeric.
Step 3
~10 minsAdd grilled paneer and peppers into the rich gravy. Finish with amchur powder, crushed kasuri methi, and fresh cream.
Never Overheat Ground Aromatics
Whole spices (like cumin, mustard, cardamom) thrive in sizzling oil to crackle their essential oil vesicles. Stone-ground powders should be added only after onions/tomatoes are softened, or mixed with a dash of water to avoid scorching the delicate volatile flavour compounds.
